Paracentesis

Question 1

Paracentesis needs

Answer 1

Informed consent since it’s an invasive procedure

Question 2

Paracentesis procedure collects fluid from

Answer 2

Peritoneal cavity of abdomen

Question 3

What do you do before paracentesis procedure

Answer 3

Measure abdomen
weigh client
take vitals
empty bladder

Question 4

What position should the client be in during paracentesis procedure

Answer 4

Sitting on the edge of the bed

Question 5

What should the nurse do after paracentesis

Answer 5

Monitor the vital signs
Measure fluid collected
apply sterile dressing to the insertion site and monitor for bleeding
Maek sure urine is not bloody

Question 6

Most common cause of ascites formation

Answer 6

Liver failure

Question 7

Contraindications for paracentesis include

Answer 7

Acute abdomen issue
Uncooperative patient
Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy

Question 8

What does a distended bladder increase the risk of for pancreatitis

Answer 8

Bladder perforation monitor for bloody urine